Coddy

Hi Billyboy Sounds like you ended up with a very reasonable day but what is a "Bandfish"? Never heard of one of those. As I am about to move down that way, in temp accomadation, any tips for marks in Portland harbour apart from the Hood, would be very helpful. I have launched at the public slip a few times but never been able to get out far due to weather conditions or crew feeling ill. Regards Coddy

Hi all What interests me is where they tip all the spoil. If they just dump it in the same area this will attract fish as a new haven with any luck unless the tides are strong around there in which case it will soon be dispersed. Suggest that anyone who sees a dredger in the area if and when they get the go ahead should let it be known so others can investigate. Regards Coddy

Thought this might be of interest to some -------------------- RENEWED plans have been floated for dredging Christchurch Harbour and dumping the spoil on Stanpit March and Mudeford Sandbank. An earlier bid to get Christchurch council's consent as landowner foundered over fears the dredging could open the harbour and river to larger vessels and muddy the waters for spawning salmon and other wildlife. But these fears have been dismissed by the borough's former coast protection officer Frank Tyhurst who has drawn up the dredging scheme on behalf of the Christchurch Harbour Association and Bournemouth & West Hants Water Company. He said the operation to dredge some 1,000 cubic metres of material from the sandbar in the middle of the harbour and a similar amount from around the water company moorings at Tuckton Bridge had been planned in consultation with English Nature and the Environment Agency. The work was needed to remove natural silting up of the navigable channel through the harbour and depositing the spoil - mainly sand - on the eroded Grimbury Marsh at Stanpit Marsh and the Mudeford Sandbank was considered more environmen-tally friendly than dumping at sea or in landfill sites. Planning applications for the dredging have been made to both Bournemouth and Christchurch councils and if approved the work is scheduled to take place over the winter before the annual salmon migration begins. Boatyard boss Charles Rossiter, chairman of the Christchurch Harbour Association consortium, said: "It is a pity that this small amount of essential maintenance work has become political. All we are trying to do is make sure the harbour is safe to navigate for the present users. "We are certainly not seeking to encourage bigger boats here, you would need to dredge the offshore bar for that. We have prepared a very detailed environmental impact assessment which suggests that there is no detriment to the nature conservation value of the harbour." -------------------------------- Regards Coddy

Hi Gary Nice to see more from the IAC moving across Coddy aka Dave S

Hi supermotobaz I don't want to appear pushy but check out my web site for buying a fishing boat and equipment. http://fishing_boats.tripod.com/ Hope this helps a bit. Regards Coddy

Hi Duncan Good luck with the new boat. I looked at the Samurai before buying the Warrior I too think they are a good looking boat. I am sure you will be happy once you get it and start fitting it out. Regards Coddy

Hi Rich Yes there is information on the magnetic variance shown on the map, see the compass rose on any admiralty chart. This was about the 7 degree mark in the UK but this does change over the years and position in the world. The important thing is that you must decide what format you intend to use, i.e. 'Magnetic' or 'True' positional co-ordinates. The Coastguard's seem to use 'True' readings i.e 45 degrees 'True' of Poole entrance, however you must set your GPS up for 'Magnetic' or 'True'. You can always change from 'True' to 'Magnetic' or visa versa on the GPS/Plotter without re-entering co-ordinates. Remember that if you use a compass to go in a direction this will ALWAYS be in 'Magnetic' and if your GPS is set up for 'True' settings it will show a small differance. This all sounds a bit confusing having re-read my message but in the end you must decide which setting you will use and set the rest of your electronics to the same. Regards Coddy

Welcome Grant Toss a line and see who bites Regards Coddy

Hi Steve Nice to see you on board so to speak When the move is completed we will have to meet up Regards Dave S aka Coddy

Downside is my auxiliary bracket is not hieght adjustable ie fully down or fully up so I will have to make a judgement call Coddy

Hi Mark Thanks for the offer but we are looking for at least a 4 bed house as we are having the "In-laws" moving in with us! It has been agreed that they will have their part of the house and we the other. To find a house which has at least 2 reception rooms (to convert one into a bedroom) and the main front door in the middle of the house are far and few about especially when looking to park a boat and trailer plus cars!!! But I will email you in case the FPO thinks this is what we want! Regards Coddy

Hi Kam Thanks for the offer which I would like to take up. I have just found out that we are due to move the first week of November so I might even make it for my first club meet As I don't know where I will be living yet, can I can come back to you with an address or meet you down the club. Regards Coddy

Hi, I agree with Eddie that small boats can not carry all what they suggest, however This is the Club's safety list: VHF Radio CB Radio 1 Lifejacket per person Towrope In date flares Horse shoe ring -----------------------RNLI Check First Aid Kit Auxiliary engine Anchor, chain +warp Spare warps 2nd Anchor + warp GPS / Navigator Torch Echo sounder Fire extinguisher of appropriate category -----What about capacity? Radar reflector ------------------------RNLI Check Compass ------------------------------RNLI Check Horn / whistle Fuses (where appropriate) Tool kit Bailer Timepiece ---------------------- Standard on most GPS & Plotters Navigation lights (working) Relevant chart So it seems the club has thought of most things. A radio may be useful but it is nice to get away from music/phones and noise when fishing, at least I think it is Under the regs you are supposed to show a ball shape when at anchor, BUT and this is a BIG but "How many yachts do you see with a motor cone raised when under power EVEN when their sails are up?" I have only ever seen one and I have since found out it was a training yacht so I suppose they have to do the "right thing" I will get off my soap box now Coddy

Hi Adam Thanks for the photo's Do you have a bording ladder? I like the warrior one which I think they call the 'Z' step. Seen a couple of them and they look very handy but the price .............. ouch! Regards Coddy

Hi Eddie I think you are right about Nicole, I don't want to get a name for myself BEFORE I move! Some of the guys here are due to go up on a trip to meet Davy's pets! Best not to tell them too much on how you got on! Looking forward to your comments Regards Coddy

Hi all I am not sure if you all are aware of this web site. http://mappe.c-marina.com/partners/ucina/portsearch.asp# It is based on C-Map detail Hope you like it Coddy

Hi Guys and Gals As you know I am about to move down in the next month Until we have found the right property we are going to rent but it needs to be fairly cheap! I wondered if any of you know of any holiday homes that let out during the winter on a short term lease? If any ideas please PM/Email me. Thanks for any help Coddy

Hi Adam Thanks for the info, will look forward to the deatils on BW. I havn't had a chance to work on the boat for a week or three as I seem to be travelling around a lot at work. Drove up to Scotland last Tuesday then down to Birmingham Thursday and Cardif Friday! Anyone wants to buy my car? 2yrs old 108,000+ miles Will have to wait for another 2yrs when the lease runs out...... expected milage 200,000+ miles. Engine will be well run in by then. Off to Gibraltar on Tuesday for a 24hrs then Barcelona for 3 days! Shame I have to work! Coddy

Well now we know why the mail is always late! Coddy

Hi Paul Thanks for adding Sammy to the web site. Regards Coddy

Hi Adam and all For those who feel unsure on what to say and HOW to put a Mayday or Pan Pan call out over a radio I have a downloadable instruction sheet on my web site. http://fishing_boats.tripod.com/ Click on the side menu for "Safety on a boat" and scroll down. Once downloaded you can edit the form by adding your boat name etc on to the form. What I have done is printed the form out then took it to a photocopier and shrunk it down from A4 to A5 then laminated it. I have then tapped it on to the helm position so that anyone can see and read it. Remember it may NOT be you who uses the radio in an emergency but a novice! Hope this helps some Coddy

Hi all I have just purchased one of these slings, have yet to use it but they look very good. It even has a measure inside so it makes getting the size easier. Check out the slings from here http://www.ukshark.co.uk/ Click on the 3rd red spot , Web page for all aspects Then scoll down to weigh slings. This site is run by Sue and Jerry Drake which some of you know for their shark tagging programe. It is also an interesting site about sharks as well Regards Coddy

Hi Guys & Gals I am about to fit an auxiliary bracket to my Warrior 165 Which side is best? Looking at the back of the boat, towards for'ard, all the cables etc come out from the starboard side but I also want to fit a bording ladder/step. Is it better to fit the bracket over the cables and have the step over a clear area? Your thoughts please? Coddy

Hi Adam Sorry to hear of your returning trip problems. Whilst I have never experiance such large swells I did have problems getting the boat on the trailer at Eastney slip once. With the tide and swell plus the extra swell from passing boats we had hell of a time keeping the boat straight and on the trailer. I hope the knocks and bangs on the gel coat are not too deep, I have used 'Marine Plastic Padding' to great effect on small nicks and scraps. It is easy to mix and goes off hard quickly, however doo leave it a day or two to properly harden before sanding down. Hope the new engine was not too badly knock around as well, might be worth checking the mounting bolts. Seems like ou might have some work to do before your next trip Regards Coddy

Hi all I use a stone with diamonds in it. A few strokes with this and it is back to being sharp again. Great on hooks as well ............. not cheap however, the one I have was about